Hey Fishpaw, why did trump hire russian asset paul manafort to be his campaign manager, out of everyone in the world he could have picked?

idk so I asked AI ...

I don't see the issue with why Fishpaw would disappear over this question ... AI delivers a reasonable distillation of the two links below ...

Donald Trump hired Paul Manafort in March 2016 primarily to secure delegates and navigate the complex, potentially contested Republican National Convention. Manafort was brought in to professionalize the campaign, appeal to the party establishment, and work for free, which quickly led to his promotion as campaign chairman.

The hiring was driven by specific strategic needs:
Contested Convention Expertise: Trump needed a seasoned political operative with deep knowledge of convention rules and delegate wrangling to prevent party insiders from hijacking the nomination.
Washington Insider Status: Manafort was a veteran Republican lobbyist with decades of experience, which Trump lacked. The campaign hoped Manafort's establishment ties would ease concerns among GOP leaders.
Working Pro Bono: Manafort approached Trump through a mutual friend, offering to work without a salary, making the hire highly appealing.

Professionalizing Operations: As the campaign transitioned from the primaries to the general election, Trump wanted someone capable of expanding the team and building a traditional political infrastructure.

For more context on how Manafort's lobbying background influenced his role, read the BBC News Profile on Manafort or the TIME Magazine historical timeline.

Not with Boeing, Lockheed, Raytheon, General Dynamix, etc etc.
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idk about the others but you have no idea what Raytheon is doing.